NEW DELHI: In a concerning turn of events for Indian cricket fans, vice-captain Shreyas Iyer is currently receiving intensive care at a Sydney hospital. His hospitalization follows a severe fall during the third One Day International (ODI) match against Australia.
India’s Shreyas Iyer, left, is injured after catching out Australia’s Alex Carey during their One Day International cricket match in Sydney, Australia, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)
Iyer’s injury occurred after he took a spectacular backward-running catch from point to dismiss Alex Carey. He appeared to injure his left rib cage during the strenuous effort and was immediately transported to the hospital after returning to the dressing room on Saturday.
Sources indicate that Iyer’s body vitals dropped to dangerously low levels after the fall, necessitating an urgent rush to the hospital as his condition was considered life-threatening. Further details reveal that he may have suffered a splenic rupture, which led to significant internal bleeding. It is also understood that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expediting arrangements to enable a family member to join him in Sydney as soon as possible, though the exact timeline remains uncertain.
The impact of the fall caused a split in a body part directly beneath his rib cage, resulting in severe internal hemorrhage. Reports from the dressing room describe his condition as critical, with his blood pressure plummeting to alarming lows, prompting his swift transfer for emergency medical attention. Those closely monitoring the situation suggest it could have been a very close call, but the prompt and decisive actions of the BCCI medical and support staff were crucial in ensuring he received immediate care.
Iyer is expected to remain in the ICU for at least another two days, with his hospital stay potentially extending if the internal bleeding does not subside within the next 48 hours. Regardless, he is anticipated to be hospitalized for a minimum of seven days under close medical observation.
In light of this delicate situation, the BCCI is maintaining constant communication with the cricketer’s family, providing them with regular updates.
The BCCI issued an official statement confirming: “Shreyas Iyer sustained an impact injury to his left lower rib cage region while fielding during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney on 25th October 2025. He was taken to the hospital for further evaluation. Scans have revealed a laceration injury to the spleen. He is under treatment, medically stable, and recovering well. The BCCI Medical Team, in consultation with specialists in Sydney and India, is closely monitoring his injury status. The Indian Team Doctor will remain in Sydney with Shreyas to evaluate his day-to-day progress.”